Hello, My 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE’s engine was starting to make some noise… Also, I was realizing that my car was eating up alot of my gas. I will fill it up, and in about 3 days, it will be beyond less than a half tank… I took it to the shop and they advised me I need:
-2 catalytic converters
-Front & Real Manifolds + Gaslet
intermediate Pipe
Y Pipe
Resonator pipe (Cut)
Does anyone may know (Off the top of your heads) how much repairs will be?? Now, before anything, I did get a price quote from my mechanic, but I just want to see if it’s correct with you guys or not…
MANY variables ;
Different shops have different labor rates and you have a choice of parts sources as well.
Dealer, indy shop, exhaust shop ?
O.E . Nissan parts ? Rock Auto online ? Auto Zone or other McParts stores ?
Your ONLY source for accurate info is…you.
Go to more than one shop …just like I mentioned as variables…to nail down your own choices.
Where you live will also have a strong influence on cost. Rather than ask what a decent price is, find out in your area by getting 3 quotes for the work. Don’t tell the shop what the other quote contained, but tell them the symptoms of your problem and let them figure it out. If you don’t know any other good shops, ask everyone you know for recommendations. When you hear names mentioned several times, go there. Let us know how your quest progresses.
@"Julian T – all these parts are part of the exhaust system. In fact it is pretty much replacing all the exhaust from the motor on back. My guess as to $$ is about $1,500.
But more importantly I’ve never seen a car that needed everything like this quote. You need to get some other shops to evaluate the problem and give you some estimates. What is the problem? What is the fix? What is the costs?
What I’m curious about is the reasoning behind the parts list quoted affecting the fuel mileage so much; assuming the mileage is really dropping that much.
I’m leaning towards another method of checking the fuel mileage or another cause for a mileage drop; all depending on whether the mileage drop is correct or not.
“What I’m curious about is the reasoning behind the parts list quoted affecting the fuel mileage so much”
I am wondering about the same thing, but additionally, I am wondering why the engine needs to have both of its exhaust manifolds replaced. I can understand the need for new exhaust pipes and converters on a 12 year old car, but having to replace the manifolds is…not common.
you said the engine started making noise, what kind of noise is it making?
A sudden and drastic increase in fuel consumption is often caused by leaking or stuck open fuel injectors.
After it all gets replaced the mechanic may have to diagnose the root problem which may cause the actual price to go about $1,500 higher unless you are lucky. Money wise, you may be ahead if you are rich enough to get a different car. I wouldn’t risk the money it takes to find out if the car is worth fixing. Worst case is if you need a new engine. You still don’t know.